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ContentsSunnyfield and the NDIS 2

Accommodation Supports 6

Community Services 10

Skills for Life 14

Clinical Services 18

Supported Employment 22

Service Locations 25

A lot can happen in 65 years. From the most humble of beginnings, Sunnyfield has grown in depth and breadth of support services. Working together with families, friends and dedicated staff, Sunnyfield supports a brighter future for people with disability.

Sunnyfield is a member based, registered not-for-profit charity. Guided by our values of respect, trust, honesty and innovation, it’s our mission to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disability through person-centred active support that creates choice, opportunities and skills for life.

Day to day, we deliver services for over 1,800 clients, including young children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Sunnyfield employs over 1,200 staff in NSW and the ACT, providing accommodation services, assistance with daily life, social and community participation, supported employment and clinical services.

Vision Excellence in

supporting people

with intellectual

disability

Mission To enrich the lives

of people with

disability by

creating choice,

opportunities and

skills for life

Values Respect, Trust,

Honesty and

Innovation

[ FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE ]

[ WE FEEL VERY FORTUNATE TO BE PART OF THIS WONDERFUL ORGANISATION AND LOOK FORWARD TO TRANSITIONING WITH THEM TO THE NDIS ]Marnie, Parent

About

Sunn

yfield

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About the NDISThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new Federal Government funding scheme to support people with disability, their families and carers. People with disability will receive funding for reasonable and necessary supports based on their individual need and aspirations.

People with disability will be able to choose the types of supports they receive, when and where they are accessed, and which disability service providers they will use to deliver the supports.

Start your NDIS journey with SunnyfieldFor more than 65 years, Sunnyfield has been enriching the lives of people with intellectual disability by creating choice, opportunities and skills for life. Sunnyfield provides a wide range of disability support services across NSW and ACT, which can be delivered at home, at work, in a Sunnyfield Community Services Hub or within your local community.

Experienced Sunnyfield staff are available to support people with disability and their families with NDIS plan development and implementation. To find out more about how Sunnyfield can assist you with your NDIS transition contact our friendly Client Engagement Team

T 1300 588 688 | E [email protected]

Participants who do not have an NDIS PlanPeople with disability that are currently funded by Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) are automatically eligible for the NDIS. You should contact the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) for details on eligibility.

Sunnyfield can assist you with

Learning about the NDIS and how it works

Defining your reasonable and necessary supports

Identifying your future goals and aspirations

Support in gathering documentation for the application process

[ I FEEL I CAN TRUST SUNNYFIELD TO HELP MY SON, MARTIN, LEAD THE BEST LIFE POSSIBLE FOR HIM ]Anita, Parent

Participants who already have an NDIS PlanIf you have a finalised NDIS plan contact Sunnyfield to find out about our disability support services in your local area.

Sunnyfield can provide

Assistance with social and community participation

Assistance with daily life

Shared living accommodation

Support with finding and keeping a job

Clinical services

Coordination of supports

Transition to work/vocational training

[ IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE ]

To access Sunnyfield’s online planning tools visit: sunnyfield.org.au/planning-tools or contact our friendly Client Engagement Team T 1300 588 688 | E [email protected]

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[THE ENVIRONMENT BEING CREATED IN THIS HOME IS A

POSITIVE REFLECTION ON SUNNYFIELD AND ITS VALUES ]Ken, Brother of Sunnyfield client

Accom

modation

Supports

ACCOMMODATIONSERVICESWhether you prefer the independence of living by yourself, or the fun of making new friends and learning new skills in shared accommodation, Sunnyfield has a range of accommodation services to support people with disability to find a place to call home, and build independence.

Assistance in a shared living arrangement


Short term accommodation and assistance

Shared livingIn a shared living home, you’ll live independently in small groups of between two to five people. You’ll enjoy the privacy of your own bedroom as well as shared spaces to watch television and enjoy meals together.


Accommodation support

Learning with daily tasks such as cooking, shopping and safety in the home

Short term accommodation and assistanceSunnyfield offers a range of in-home and centre-based service options to support families and carers in the regular maintenance of routines, community outings and activities around the home.


In-home support from highly trained staff

Outings in the community through social and recreational programs

Centre-based respite

Assistance with daily life Sunnyfield’s independent living program supports people with disability to live independently in their own home.


Training to learn new skills such as budgeting, literacy and travel

Support with new activities such as shopping, cooking and safety in the home

Assistance with daily tasks, jobs inside the home, gardening and maintenance

[ I LIKE MY NEW HOME AND CATCHING THE BUS TO WORK ]Rachel, Shared living resident

Accommodation Supports

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[DAVID IS EXPOSED TO SO MANY EXPERIENCES, HE LOVES GETTING OUT AND ABOUT AND SUNNYFIELD HAS DEVELOPED |A WONDERFUL PROGRAM FOR HIM THAT LETS HIM DO ALL THE THINGS HE ENJOYS IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT ]Ann and Phil, Parents

Com

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COMMUNITY SERVICESIf you’re going to live the life you want, doing the things you most enjoy, then Sunnyfield can assist you to design a personalised plan to support you to achieve your personal goals and identify what supports you may need to get there.


Increased social and community participation

Improved daily living skills

Improved learning


[ ALEX HAS GROWN IN HER INDEPENDENCE, SHE IS MORE CONFIDENT, HER LANGUAGE SKILLS HAVE IMPROVED AND SHE IS GENUINELY HAPPY ]Meegan, Parent

Social and community participation Sunnyfield’s Community Services Hubs offer a range of active support options so you can try new things, learn additional skills, and get involved in your community. Depending on what you want to do, that active support might be provided at home, at a Sunnyfield Community Services Hub, or in the community.


Daily activity programs that support your choices

Access to outings in local parks, art galleries and museums

Going swimming to learn water safety skills and improve your wellbeing

Learning to cook foods that you enjoy to increase your independence

Participating in art classes and learning to express yourself

After school programs

Community Services

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[I LIKE THE PEOPLE I MEET AT MY PARK]Dakota, Sunnyfield client

SKILLS FOR LIFESunnyfield’s Skills for Life have been developed utilising Sunnyfield’s person-centred active support philosophy. These activities are designed for people with disability of all ages, to support you to achieve your goals and aspirations. Skills for Life provide a range of practical tools and techniques to support you to develop social skills, communication skills, strengthen problem solving skills, increase self-awareness and build independence.


Skills development in a group

Individual skills development and training



[ YOU SHOULD SEE THE EXCITEMENT ON SAMUAL’S FACE WHEN I PICK HIM UP TO BRING HIM TO THE HUB HE LOOKS HAPPY]Kariman, Sunnyfield Support Worker

Social skillsKnowing myself

Relationship circles

Conversations

Hellos and goodbyes

Friendships

Boundaries

More than friends-dating

Money skillsBudgeting

Numeracy

Purchasing

Money recognition

CookingFood safety

Following a recipe

Planning a menu

Out and about

Public transport

Travel training (practical)

Road safety

Being a vehicle passenger

DigitalUsing an iPad®

Cyber safety

Personal appearanceDental hygiene

Handwashing

Identifying appropriate clothing

Community Services

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[THEY CARE ABOUT WHAT YOUR SKILLS ARE AND WHAT YOU ARE GOOD AT AND ARE WILLING TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE MORE THAN WHAT YOU THINK YOU CAN,

THEY ENCOURAGE ME TO TRY MORE AND DO MORE ]Theresa, Sunnyfield client

Clin

ical Services

CLINICAL SERVICESSunnyfield’s Clinical Services offer a range of behaviour and allied health supports for people from early childhood through to late adulthood, providing a combination of supports that facilitate meaningful participation in the community and improve quality of life. Services can be accessed within a range of settings, which may include in the home, in the community or at an educational or vocational setting.

Improved relationships

Improved health and well-being


[ I LIKE COMING HERE AND SEEING MY FRIENDS ]Ursula, Sunnyfield client

Positive Behaviour SupportSunnyfield’s Behaviour Support Practitioners work with people to improve their relationships.


Consultation services

Comprehensive functional/behavioural assessments

Positive behaviour support plans

Assistance with the use, authorisation and fading out of restricted practices

Specialised training related to positive behaviour support

PsychologySunnyfield can provide

Behavioural support and management plans

Specialised training related to areas of psychology and mental health

Psychological assessment (e.g. mental health, cognitive capacity), diagnosis reports and treatment planning

Speech PathologySunnyfield’s Speech Pathologists identify the most effective way to communicate based on individual needs.


Speech and language assessments

Literacy and reading comprehension assessments

Training in technology, visual communication tools and other innovative supports

Support for people who may have difficulties in swallowing food and drink

PhysiotherapySunnyfield’s Physiotherapists support people by developing plans that promote recovery from injury, increase mobility or overcome movement disorders.


Physical assessments and reports

Exercise programs designed to improve function and health.

Occupational TherapySunnyfield’s Occupational Therapists support people of all ages and abilities to assist them to engage in everyday tasks and occupations to the best of their abilities.


Prescription of assistive aids and equipment for all daily living tasks

Specific plans that improve quality of life

Specialised training related to areas of Occupational Therapy

Rest, sleep and well-being plan

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[REALLY GREAT TO SEE DANYELLE ENJOY COMING TO WORK WITH HER FRIENDS ]Deidre, Sunnyfield parent

Supported E

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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENTSunnyfield Enterprises provides meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability by offering individualised supports that can be tailored to suit a range of skills and abilities, to assist you in reaching your work goals.

Finding and keeping a job

[ I AM LEARNING NEW SKILLS AND GETTING THE SUPPORT I NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO MY ROLE ]Theresa, Supported Employee

At Sunnyfield we support people with disability to learn new skills, gain confidence, earn a wage, and develop career opportunities all in the context of a commercial environment at one of three sites in Chatswood, Allambie Heights or Mt Druitt.

Opportunities exist for Supported Employees to become Assistant Team Leaders through the newly created mentoring and training program at Sunnyfield Enterprises. Over a 14 month period all Supported Employees work towards attaining a Process Manufacturing and Language, Literacy and Numeracy Certificate III qualification.

Employment opportunitiesWarehouse and logistics

Equipment operations

Clean room packaging

Mailing services

Work based trainingWorkplace communication and teamwork

Workplace health and safety

Responsibilities of being an employee

Understanding neglect and abuse

Supported Employment

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SUNNYFIELD LOCATIONSWe’re never too far. Sunnyfield’s supports and services are available across NSW and the ACT. We can provide services in your home, in a Sunnyfield Community Service Hub, or in the community. Contact us to find out what’s in your neighbourhood.

Northern SydneyAllambie Heights

Chatswood

Frenchs Forest

SydneyAshfield

Lilyfield

Marrickville

South Eastern SydneyBexley

Caringbah

Randwick

Western SydneyBlacktown

Guildford

Mount Druitt

Parramatta

South Western SydneyCampbelltown

Nepean Blue MountainsOrchard Hills

St Marys

Hunter and Central CoastBelmont

Charmhaven

Kariong

New EnglandArmidale

Gunnedah

Tamworth

Northern NSWTweed Heads

Australian Capital TerritoryHolder

Sunnyfield Community Service Hubs and Support Offices

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FeedbackWe are not only in the business of improving lives we are also in the business of improving the way we do it.

So if you have any feedback, about the things we have done well, or the things we could do better, then please get in contact and send an email to our confidential email account at [email protected]

Contact usT 1300 588 688 E [email protected] www.sunnyfield.org.au

© 2017 SunnyfieldISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management SystemABN 72 000 415 127 Charity fundraising no. 13915

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